Winter Holidays in Donnersbachwald - Ski Vacations at the Riesneralm

Away from mass tourism

Donnersbachwald enchants with its pristine winter landscapes and family-friendly opportunities for winter sports.

Nestled romantically in a 1,000-meters-high side valley of the Donnersbacher Tauern mountains in the Ennstal river valley of Styria, Austria, you are greeted by all the joys of winter and unimaginable beauty.

Winter Holidays in Donnersbachwald: pure nature enjoyment

Cross-country skiing: 16 km of XC trails including an additional trail groomed for "skating" technique, trail access right outside the house

Ski touring:
extensive backcountry area with magical deep-snow slopes, ascent right from our house to the Austrian Alpine Assoc. refuge hut at the Mörsbachalm and the Grosses Bärneck,
night touring to the Hochsitz on the Riesneralm

Snowshoeing and winter hiking through idyllic winter countryside to the Mörsbachalm

Sledding:
4 km-long natural sled run from the Mörsbachalm and the Alpine Assoc. hut all the way back to our front door, sled rentals at the Mörsbachwirt, hand-sled rides from the Schauppalm

It might well happen that you choose to spend a warm & cozy winter evening at Gasthof "Zur Gams", surrounded by a group of singers and musicians who got together quite spontaneously. Who knows, you might also want to learn one of our traditional songs by heart and even join in the sing-along.

After all: Every day of your holidays that ends amid pleasant company counts double! This is our guarantee, from our Rüscher family to you. Needless to say, we are really looking forward to your visit!